‘His Dark Materials’ Season 2 Trailer and First-Look Photos

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July 23, 2020

It’s only a little over a minute long yet the Comic-Con trailer for HBO’s His Dark Materials season two reveals a lot about Lyra’s journey and her ever-expanding world. The trailer debuted during the show’s Comic-Con@Home panel – the safe, virtual version of the annual San Diego Comic-Con.

Fans of the series get their first look at Cittàgaze in the minute-long teaser. Plus, season two’s new cast members – Jade Anouka (“Ruta Skadi”) and Simone Kirby (“Dr. Mary Malone”) – are introduced in the video.

Dafne Keen (“Lyra”), Ruth Wilson (“Mrs Coulter”), Ariyon Bakare (“Lord Boreal”), Amir Wilson (“Will”), James McAvoy (“Lord Asriel”), and Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Lee Scoresby”) return for the much-anticipated second season of the critically acclaimed fantasy drama.

In addition to showing off the first trailer, HBO also released a batch of photos from season two.

The Season 2 Plot, Courtesy of HBO:

In the second season of His Dark Materials, Lord Asriel (McAvoy) has opened a bridge to a new world, and, distraught over the death of her best friend, Lyra (Keen) follows Asriel into the unknown. In a strange and mysterious abandoned city she meets Will (Wilson), a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past.

Lyra and Will learn their destinies are tied to reuniting Will with his father but find their path is constantly thwarted as a war begins to brew around them. Meanwhile, Mrs. Coulter (Wilson) searches for Lyra, determined to bring her home by any means necessary.

His Dark Materials Season 2 — Amir Wilson and Dafne Keen in season 2 of ‘His Dark Materials’ (Photo Courtesy of HBO)

‘Wizards’ Official Trailer: ‘Tales of Arcadia’ Wraps Up with 10 New Episodes

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

DreamWorks Animation and Netflix have unveiled the official trailer for the final chapter in the Emmy Award-winning Tales of Arcadia series, Wizards. The creative team promises these final 10 episodes will connect the other two parts of the trilogy together.

“It’s really about going backwards to go forwards,” said executive producer Marc Guggenheim. “There’s a lot of lore that really gets explored and expanded here in Wizards.”

“Wizards is a series where you see the first episode, and you’re like, ‘Holy cow!’ Then it just takes off, and it gets faster and faster to the very end,” teased executive producer Chad Hammes.

The animated Tales of Arcadia trilogy was created by executive producer Guillermo del Toro. The final chapter debuts on August 7, 2020 and features the voices of Colin O’Donoghue as Merlin’s apprentice Douxie; Emile Hirsch as Jim; Lexi Medrano as Claire; Charlie Saxton as Toby; Steven Yeun as Steve; David Bradley as Merlin; Lena Headey as Morgana; Fred Tatasciore as Aaarrrgghh!!!; Clancy Brown as Gunmar, Diego Luna as Krel; Mark Hamill as Dictatious; and Kelsey Grammer in as Blinky.

New characters include shape-shifting Archie voiced by Alfred Molina, troublemaking troll Callista voiced by Stephanie Beatriz, Camelot’s King Arthur voiced by James Faulkner, and Galahad voiced by John Rhys Davies.

The Wizards Plot:

Wizards follows Douxie, a 900-year-old wizard-in-training, as he travels back in time to medieval Camelot alongside present-day friends Jim, Claire and Steve. There, Douxie encounters his past self; his mentor, Merlin; and an escalating conflict between the human and magical worlds.

The time travelers come face-to-face with King Arthur, Morgana, Sir Lancelot and others—including past versions of trolls Blinkous “Blinky” Giladrigal and AAARRRGGHH!!!—and it becomes apparent that this dangerous divide between humans and magic threatens to disrupt the future. As the famous Battle of Killahead Bridge approaches, it’s up to the present-day heroes to harness their own inner powers and ensure good prevails over evil. Ultimately, though, a bigger threat may come from another ancient source of magic that follows Douxie and his friends back to the present.

‘Star Trek’ Animated Series is Officially ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

Comic-Con@Home’s Star Trek Universe panel kicked off with news the upcoming animated series has an official title and logo. Star Trek: Prodigy is from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment and was developed by Emmy Award winners Kevin Hageman and Dan Hageman (Trollhunters).

The CG-animated series will premiere on Nickelodeon in 2021.

The animated show will be executive produced by Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Kevin Hageman, and Dan Hageman. Aaron Baiers is on board as a co-executive producer. EVP Animation Production and Development Ramsey Naito oversees the series for Nickelodeon.

Check out the video above from Comic-Con@Home for more on not only Star Trek: Prodigy but also the other current and upcoming series in the Star Trek franchise.

The Star Trek: Prodigy Plot:

The series follows a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation.

Logo for the new animated series, ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’

‘Big Brother’ Season 22 All-Star Edition Set for August Premiere

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Rebecca Murray

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July 23, 2020

Big Brother All-Star Edition — Logo for ‘Big Brother’ season 22 (Photo @ 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Despite Covid-19 still forcing businesses to close, some television and film productions are getting production back underway with appropriate safety precautions in place. CBS announced its 22nd season – the All-Star Edition – of Big Brother will move forward with an August 5, 2020 premiere date and without a live studio audience.

The new summer season marks Big Brother‘s 20th anniversary. The reality competition series which finds contestants attempting to outlast their fellow housemates premiered back in July 2000.

CBS says the names of this season’s contestants will be announced closer to the August 5th premiere date. Season 22 is the second time the series has hosted a special All-Star Edition. The only other season the housemates were all-stars was back in 2006.

Episodes will air three times a week on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Thursdays will once again be the live eviction episode with Julie Chen Moonves returning as host.

The network released the following details on how they’ll keep the cast and crew safe during the Covid-19 pandemic:

“The Big Brother production will follow specific health and safety protocols for COVID-19 with the welfare of everyone involved as the highest priority. Houseguests will undergo a quarantine period prior to production and will be tested several times prior to entering the House. Once inside, they will be tested weekly during the season and have no contact with any crew members, and all supplies delivered will be disinfected. In addition, the live show will not have a studio audience.

All staff and crew members will be tested prior to commencing work on a regular basis, as well as screened daily for symptoms. They’ll be required to wear PPE and will work in pods to enhance social distancing. In addition, a COVID-19 compliance officer will be on staff to monitor and enforce all health and safety COVID-19 protocols.”

The Plot:

Big Brother follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, someone will be voted out of the house, with the last remaining Houseguest receiving the grand prize of $500,000.

‘Bulletproof’ Season 2 Episode 8 Preview: Photos and Season Finale Plot Details

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July 23, 2020

The CW’s Bulletproof wraps up season two with episode eight airing on July 29, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT. Episode eight was directed by Sarmad Masud from a script by Noel Clarke and Jerome Bucchan-Nelson.

The season two cast is led by Noel Clarke as Bishop and Ashley Walters as Pike. The cast also includes Lee Ross as Richard Cockridge, Jason Maza as Officer Chris Munroe, Lindsey Coulson as Sarah Tanner, David Elliot as Tim’ Jonsey’ Jones, Olivia Chenery as Scarlett ‘Scooch’ Hailton, and Luci Shorthouse as Paige Pennington.

“Episode 8” Plot: DOMINO’S WILL FALL – Bishop (Clarke), Pike (Walters) and the rest of the Unit go off-book in an effort to bring down Alex (Stavros Zalmas) and Mikey (Ben Tavassoli) Markides once and for all, but when Cockridge (Ross) interferes the raid goes disastrously wrong and the Unit are left emptyhanded.

Series Description, Courtesy of The CW:

Bulletproof is an action-packed, cop drama that unites big, emotional stories with blood-pumping stunt sequences, as it follows two undercover cops who are best friends and bonded by the same moral code, despite their very different backgrounds.

Adrenalin-fueled and packed with compelling characters, Bulletproof follows partners Bishop (Clarke) and Pike (Walters) as they chase down hardened criminals in London’s East End. The series is both high-octane action and thrilling cases. On the surface, Bishop and Pike have a lot in common, they are cool, smart, unapologetically street-wise and tough; they share a deep, fraternal relationship and are always there for each other. Their personal motivations and emotional lives outside the police force differ, Pike is an aspirational family man, the son of a decorated police officer, determined to follow in his father’s footsteps, but not in his shadow. Bishop on the other hand, who never knew his father, grew up in foster care and on the streets.

Full of grit and sometimes gloss, Bulletproof is stylish and funny with riveting criminal cases in each episode, which feed into a bigger, season-long mystery. At its heart though, it is a series about the meaning of family, as well as the fascinating relationship between best friends.

Bulletproof Season 2 Episode 8 — Ashley Walters as Ronnie Pike and Noel Clarke as Aaron Bishop in ‘Bulletproof’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo: © Sky UK Limited)

‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Releases Official Trailer and New Poster

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July 23, 2020

The official trailer for the much-anticipated, long-awaited sequel Bill & Ted Face the Music has arrived, along with a new poster. Orion Pictures also confirmed the comedy will be available both in theaters (if any are open) and On Demand on September 1, 2020.

Alex Winter reprises his role as William “Bill” S. Preston Esq. and Keanu Reeves is back as Theodore “Ted” Logan in the 2020 sequel. The cast also includes Samara Weaving, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Kid Cudi, Kristen Schaal, Anthony Carrigan, Erinn Hayes, Jayma Mays, Jillian Bell, Holland Taylor, Beck Bennett, William Sadler, Hal Landon Jr, and Amy Stoch.

Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest, RED 2) directed from a screenplay by Ed Solomon and Chris Matheson. Alex Winter, Ed Solomon, Scott Kroopf, Alex Lebovici, Steve Ponce, and David Haring produced, with Steven Soderbergh, R. Scott Reid, John Ryan Jr, and John Santilli serving as executive producers.

The original Bill & Ted film, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, opened in theaters on February 17, 1989. Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey followed on July 19, 1991.

The Bill & Ted Face the Music Plot:

“The stakes are higher than ever for the time-traveling exploits of William ‘Bill’ S. Preston Esq. and Theodore ‘Ted’ Logan. Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the now middle-aged best friends set out on a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save life as we know it.

Along the way, they will be helped by their daughters, a new batch of historical figures, and a few music legends – to seek the song that will set their world right and bring harmony in the universe.”

‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ Photos Released and Premiere Date Announced

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July 22, 2020

Netflix has released the first photos from the upcoming dramatic film The Trial of the Chicago 7, based on true events. Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) wrote and directed the star-studded drama which will premiere on October 16, 2020.

The cast includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sacha Baron Cohen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Keaton, and Frank Langella. John Carroll Lynch, Eddie Redmayne, Mark Rylance, Alex Sharp, Jeremy Strong, and Noah Robbins also star in the 2020 drama.

The Trial of the Chicago 7 also features Danny Flahery, Ben Skenkman, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Caitlin Fitzgerald, Alice Kremelberg, John Doman, J.C. MacKenzie, Damien Young, Wayne Duvall, and C.J. Wilson.

Marc Platt, Stuart Besser, Matt Jackson, and Tyler Thompson produced, with Laurie MacDonald, Walter Parkes, Marc Butan, Anthony Katagas, James Rodenhouse, and Nia Vazirani executive produced.

The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:

What was intended to be a peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention turned into a violent clash with police and the National Guard. The organizers of the protest—including Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Tom Hayden and Bobby Seale—were charged with conspiracy to incite a riot and the trial that followed was one of the most notorious in history.

‘Dallas and Robo’ with John Cena, Kat Dennings Joins Syfy’s Animation Block

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July 22, 2020

Syfy’s picked up YouTube Originals and ShadowMachine’s Dallas and Robo, adding the adult animated comedy to its TZGZ late-night animation block. The eight-episode season will debut on Syfy on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at midnight-ish.

Dallas and Robo‘s voice cast is led by John Cena and Kat Dennings. Matt Mariska and Andy Sipes are the showrunners and serve as executive producers along with series creator Mike Roberts, John Cena, Alex Bulkley, and Corey Campodonico.

In other TZGZ news, SYFY will be promoting the four original shows that are part of the network’s animation block during the first-ever virtual San Diego Comic-Con – Comic-Con@Home. The network’s hosting a panel on Friday, July 24th at 6pm PT/9pm ET that will feature members of the voice casts of Wild Life, Devil May Care, Magical Girl Friendship Squad, and Hell Den.

The Dallas and Robo Plot, Courtesy of Syfy:

Dallas and Robo is a space-trucking comedy following the misadventures of foul-mouthed ex-stock car racer Dallas (Dennings) and her ass-kickin’ artificially intelligent good buddy, Robo (Cena). Together, they navigate their way around cannibal bikers, rival space truckers and vending machine burritos as they try to make a buck in the seedy world of interplanetary big rigging.

TZGZ is SYFY’s growing late-night adult animation block (TZGZ comes after SYFY, duh). It’s on Saturdays at midnight-ish because, just come hang whenever… we’re around. It’s perfect for when you’re feeling chill, funny and maybe even have the munchies. We’ve got animated comedy with a genre twist and of course, a High Wizard to keep you company.

‘Perry Mason’ Starring Matthew Rhys is Renewed for Season 2

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July 22, 2020

HBO has officially announced the dramatic series Perry Mason has been renewed for a second season. Perry Mason, starring Matthew Rhys (The Americans) as the titular character, debuted on June 21, 2020 and will wrap up its eight-episode first season on August 9th.

“It has been an exciting journey to work with the immensely talented team behind Perry Mason,” said Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming. “Viewers have relished being transported back in time to 1930’s Los Angeles each week, and we are thrilled to welcome the show back for a second season.”

According to HBO, the first episode has been watched by 8+ million viewers.

In addition to Matthew Rhys, the season one cast includes John Lithgow as Elias Birchard “E.B.” Jonathan, Juliet Rylance as Della Street, Tatiana Maslany as Sister Alice McKeegan, Chris Chalk as Paul Drake, and Shea Whigham as Pete Strickland. Stephen Root, Gayle Rankin, Nate Corddry, Veronica Falcón, Jefferson Mays, Lili Taylor, Andrew Howard, Eric Lange, and Robert Patrick also star in the first season.

The critically acclaimed drama was created by Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald and is based on characters created by Erle Stanley Gardner. Amanda Burrell, Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, Ron Fitzgerald, Joe Horacek, Rolin Jones and director Timothy Van Patten served as season one executive producers. Series star Rhys was also involved as a producer.

The Plot:

1931, Los Angeles. While the rest of the country struggles through the Great Depression, this city is booming! Oil! Olympic Games! Talking Pictures! Evangelical Fervor! And a child kidnapping gone very, very wrong. Based on characters created by author Erle Stanley Gardner, the series follows the origins of American fiction’s most legendary criminal defense lawyer, Perry Mason. When the case of the decade breaks down his door, Mason’s relentless pursuit of the truth reveals a fractured city and just maybe, a pathway to redemption for himself.

‘Marvel’s 616’ Anthology Series Debuts Two New Sneak Peek Videos

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Rebecca Murray

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July 22, 2020

Disney+ has just released two lengthy video clips from the upcoming original anthology docuseries, Marvel’s 616. The series explores Marvel’s legacy and will debut this fall on Disney+.

In addition to the clips, Marvel’s 616 will be hosting a panel during Comic-Con@Home to preview the series. The panel will premiere on Comic-Con’s official YouTube channel on July 23, 2020 at 1pm PT. Actor/director Gillian Jacobs, actor/director Paul Scheer, executive producer Sarah Amos, and executive producer Jason Sterman will participate in the panel and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this upcoming docuseries.

The “Higher, Further, Faster” clip (featured above) was directed by Gillian Jacobs and focuses on the “trailblazing women of Marvel Comics and how they found ways to tell stories of representation and inclusion.”

The “Lost and Found” clip was directed by actor/comedian Paul Scheer and follows “the actor and comedian’s eye-opening and hilarious journey to discover the ‘forgotten’ characters of Marvel Comics. Individually, each documentary in this series tells a compelling story that brings its filmmaker’s vision to life.”

The anthology series was executive produced by Joe Quesada, Shane Rahmani, Stephen Wacker, John Cerilli, Harry Go, Sarah Amos, Jason Sterman, Brian McGinn, and David Gelb. The series is a Marvel New Media and Supper Club production.

The Plot, Courtesy of Disney+:

Marvel’s 616 explores how Marvel’s rich legacy of stories, characters and creators exist within the world outside your window. Each documentary, helmed by a unique filmmaker, explores the intersections of storytelling, pop culture, and fandom within the Marvel Universe. Films in this anthology series will cover topics including Marvel’s world-spanning artists, the trailblazing women of Marvel Comics, discovering the “forgotten” characters of Marvel, and much more.

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